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Atlantic Ocean Cruise Highlights

An Atlantic Ocean cruise, also known as a Trans-Atlantic
cruise, is a very unique cruising experience. Atlantic cruises easily
allow passengers to experience fun attractions and lovely ports on both
sides of the ocean. These cruises are increasing in popularity and
offer a bit of nostalgia. At one time, traveling across the Atlantic by
ship was immensely popular and these cruises are an important reminder
of those times. Atlantic ocean cruises are typically a relaxing
experience.

Most Atlantic Ocean cruises last 7 to 10 nights. New York, a
departure of arrival point for many of these cruises, offers visitors
numerous museums and cultural sights. Bermuda still has a very British
influence and is often visited on these cruises. Other popular ports on
the European and African side of the ocean include Southampton,
England's main cruise port; the Canary Islands with their beautiful
beaches; Morocco with its extensive marketplaces; and Spain, with its
numerous historic cathedrals. Overall, the top destinations are
Southampton, New York, and Bermuda.

Southampton

Besides being England's main cruise port, Southampton is also a good
destination for people interested in cultural attractions. These
include art galleries and several interesting museums. The Bargate
Monument Gallery is housed in a building 800 years old and has been
refurbished. It's dedicated to modern art. For art spanning all time
periods, especially Renaissance and Impressionist pieces, you'll want
to see the City Art Gallery. They are reputed to have one of the best
collections outside of London. The Maritime Museum is housed in a 14th
century warehouse building. The Museum of Archaeology has exhibits
dating back to Roman times. The Hall of Aviation is dedicated to flight
history. Two historic homes have been restored and are open to the
public, Tudor House Museum and Garden and Medieval Merchant's House.

New York City

New York has two cruise ports, with one in Manhattan and one in
Brooklyn. Central Park is one of the world's largest city parks and a
good place to explore no matter what time of year it is. It encompasses
well over 500 acres altogether. There are numerous walking and biking
trails, as well as places to ride horses. There are playgrounds for the
kids, too. Fifth Avenue has some of the best shopping in the United
States. Some of the stores to choose from include FAO Schwarz, Bergdorf
Goodman, Tiffany & Co, and Saks Fifth Avenue. No trip to New York
City is complete without seeing some of the museums. Some of the
landmark museums include the American Museum of Natural History, the
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Ellis Island
Museum, the Guggenheim, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bermuda

Bermuda is a nice taste of authentic British culture in the New
World. One of the best parts of shopping in Bermuda is that U.S.
Dollars are freely accepted. You'll find plenty of places to shop in
Hamilton, Bermuda's main port city. Most stores and restaurants are
within easy walking distance of the cruise terminal. British and Irish
imports can be purchased at several of the stores. Victoria Park, a
nice place for visitors to enjoy the weather, was constructed in honor
of the Queen's jubilee. Nice botanical gardens are found in Paget
Parish. Horseshoe Bay is a favorite snorkeling spot.